Extended release opiate composition
OwnerAaron Delyinventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an extended release opiate pellets that contain an opiate and an inorganic osmagent in the core. The extended release pellets can be used alone or combined with an immediate release opiate form to prepare extended release oral pharmaceutical tablets or capsules.
Claims12
An extended release opiate pellet comprising a core and a controlled release coating wherein:
- the core comprises:
- (i) an opiate;
- and
- (ii) an inorganic osmagent;
- and a controlled release coating surrounds the core and comprises:
- (i) a water permeable, water insoluble film forming compound;
- (ii) optionally a plasticizer;
- and
- (iii) optionally a channeling agent.
An oral pharmaceutical dosage form comprising an immediate release form of an opiate and a plurality of extended release opiate pellets wherein the extended release opiate pellets comprise a core and a controlled release coating wherein the core of the extended release pellets comprises:
- (i) an opiate;
- and
- (ii) an inorganic osmagent;
- and a controlled release coating on the extended release pellets surrounds the core and comprises:
- (i) a water permeable, water insoluble film forming compound;
- (ii) optionally a plasticizer;
- and
- (iii) optionally a channeling agent.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.